Hey neuro-divergent bubble. Since I found out I might be autistic, I'm trying to learn more about the topic. Now Youtube's algorithm is convinced that I like clips from "The good doctor" suggesting them to me constantly. I never watched an episode. But I find the clips completly cringeworthy already.
How about you? Is this supposed to be a good depiction of autism? I find it so unauthentic and forced. I feel really uncomfortable watching it.
#NewYork Education Department Hindered an Abuse Investigation at Boarding School for #Autistic Youth
A judge ruled that the agency must cooperate in a #disability rights investigation into Shrub Oak International School, which charges up to $573K/year but has no meaningful oversight.
A ProPublica investigation found that would-be whistleblowers could not get state authorities to intervene at the #school.
One kid had a party this morning and the other wanted to go to ikea to look at desks for their computer.
Once we were all together again I mentioned that we were probably all overwhelmed and needed quiet time and they agreed. We are all on devices in separate bedrooms being silent.
Is this what a functional neurodivergent family looks like?
Last month I surveyed 2,750 people on their language preferences surrounding autism. The first set of results has been published, and compares Autistic and non-Autistic preferences
Today I had another one of those "delightful" "conversations" where I was told that people like me are autistic because we got brain damage from the MMR vaccine. Now I'm going to be angry all evening.
"Many participants said Interpersonal Relations with other autistic people were easier than with non-autistic people. ‘Ease of communication’ was frequently described as speaking the same language: ‘With autistic people, who speak my language . . . it goes fantastically well most of the time’"
'A certain magic’ – autistic adults’ experiences of interacting with other autistic people and its relation to Quality of Life: A systematic review and thematic meta-synthesis
I finally found a copy of NeuroTribes: The Legacy of Autism and How to Think Smarter About People Who Think Differently by @stevesilberman
An amazing book (and much needed, given the volumes of disinformation out there). Highly recommended, whether you're neurodivergent or not. #autism@actuallyautistic#books
it's Tasia's birthday! can you help me make her day special? she's been struggling securing donations for basic necessities like food and healthcare. anything helps!
Soo.... Tomorrow is my birthday and I have my usual payment links as well as my wish list. If anyone is feeling generous. It's mostly needed items but there's a few treats too 😁
I‘m rewatching #TheBigBangTheory, now 2 years after my #autism diagnosis. I dont know what people dislike about this show. Sheldon makes me feel very validated. his friends making fun of him both shows problems of modern society and boundaries we sometimes dont see (like speaking the truth when someone is already down).
it's Tasia's birthday! can you help me make her day special? she's been struggling securing donations for basic necessities like food and healthcare. anything helps!
Autonomic and hedonic response to affective touch in autism spectrum disorder
Capiotto et al., 2024, Autism Res.
"Our results reveal a noteworthy discrepancy in ASD population between the subjective experience, characterized by amplified hedonic but also unpleasant responses, and the physiological response, marked by a lack of autonomic activation related to affective touch. "
URGENT! please help a multiply #disabled trans dad, his #trans wife, and their 2 kids escape a dangerous housing situation. they're on the road now homeless and desperately need money for food.
it's Tasia's birthday! can you help me make her day special? she's been struggling securing donations for basic necessities like food and healthcare. anything helps!
it's Tasia's birthday! can you help me make her day special? she's been struggling securing donations for basic necessities like food and healthcare. anything helps!